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An organic compound contains 40%C, 6.6%H...

An organic compound contains `40%C, 6.6%H`. The empirical formula of the compound is

A

`CH_(2)`

B

`CH_(2)O`

C

`CHO`

D

`CHO_(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`(%C)/(12)(%H)/(1)(%O)/(16)`
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